On Oct 16, 2:05 pm, Sacha wrote:
I cannot see anything speculative in: "They were bought with the root ball
wrapped in hessian, which I planted intact as I'd heard that hollies don't
like their roots being disturbed."

You may be right. I just find it a bit strange. I wouldn't have done
it. That's why I want to know how old are these hollies and
confirmation from BlueFlower. Where is she?!